“Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:28 Yesterday I heard a truly inspiring sermon. I wasn’t the only one; a 91-year-old woman told the preacher it was one of the best sermons...

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 This is Thanksgiving week, so we join with all Americans of all faiths and no faith to give thanks. But just over a...

Rise up, come to our help.Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love. Psalm 44:26 The circle of love is broken whenever there is alienation,whenever there is misunderstanding,whenever there is insensitivity and hardening of the heart.  This was part of the prayer...

... when the morning stars sang togetherand all the heavenly beings shouted for joy. Job 38:7 Surely, last week’s presidential election will be analyzed for many years, so I hesitate to attempt to give a response. Some may even question whether it is appropriate for...

So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old haspassed away; see, everything has become new! 2 Corinthians 5:17 For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a newcreation is everything! Galatians 6:15 This weekend I managed to...

As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.For God says,    “In the time of my favor I heard you,     and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 It was...

Do you not know that God’s people will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to try trivial cases? 1 Corinthians 6:2 I began writing this column from Louisville, having just finished a meeting of the General Assembly Permanent...

Jacob said to Esau, “No, please; if I find favor with you, then accept my present from my hand, for truly to see your face is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me with such favor.” Genesis 33:10 I have not announced that Karen Sapio, pastor and head...

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Isaiah 52:7 As I write this column we are coming up on World Communion Sunday, though when...